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114TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 878 

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s act of declaration of 

independence from the Soviet Union. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 

Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 

QUIGLEY, Mr. ROSKAM, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. 

BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. RUSH, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. LIPINSKI, and 

Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 

the Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s act of 

declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. 

Whereas, on August 24, 1991, the people of Ukraine proclaimed they would no longer be subject to Soviet rule, 

inspiring the world with their call for democracy and the 

rule of law; 

Whereas the democratically elected Ukraine Parliament declared independence and the creation of an independent 

and democratic state, reflecting the desire of the people 

of Ukraine for freedom and sovereignty following years of 

communist oppression; 


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Whereas Ukraine, a nation of more than 45,000,000 people, 

has its own distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions; 

Whereas in 1997, Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) signed a declaration to complement 

the Charter on a Distinctive Partnership, solidifying relations between NATO and Ukraine, greatly contributing 

to regional and Euro-Atlantic security; 

Whereas Ukraine continues its cooperation with NATO and 

the European Union in order to expedite its entry in 

those international organizations and integrate into the 

international community of democratic states; 

Whereas in 2004, in the aftermath of unfair and fraudulent 

election results, the Ukraine people showed their ability 

to resolve political differences through nonviolent protest 

by engaging in peaceful demonstrations; 

Whereas in 2013, thousands of people gathered on Independence Square in Ukraine’s capital, as well as in other 

parts of the country, to demand change from the corrupt 

regime of the Yanukovych Administration; 

Whereas since the abdication of President Yanukovych, the 

new administration has reflected the will of its people by 

strengthening rule of law, modernizing government agencies and legislature, and reforming private sectors; 

Whereas in 2014, the Russian Federation forcibly and illegally occupied the Ukraine territory of Crimea, and invaded regions of eastern Ukraine, in gross violation of 

Ukraine’s sovereignty, deserving condemnation from the 

international community; 


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Whereas over 1,000,000 Ukrainian-Americans in the United 

States work tirelessly towards establishing closer ties between the two nations; and 

Whereas the United States Congress has consistently demonstrated strong bipartisan support for an independent, 

democratic Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) observes and congratulates the people of 

3 Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde4 pendence; 

5 (2) commends the democratic reforms that have 

6 been accomplished and efforts that still must be 

7 made; and 

8 (3) reaffirms the United States commitment to 

9 Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial 

10 integrity. 

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